This isn't to say I don't love other animals. Just because I am a cat lover does not mean that I am a dog-hater. I grew up on a small farm. We had lots of cats, one or two dogs, several horses, a few rabbits, a pair of guinea pigs, and some goldfish. So I like most animals. I think a lot of them are just as smart, if not smarter, than a lot of humans. Of course, that's not saying much...
What I don't understand is people who hurt animals on purpose? Just because they can't talk in a way you understand doesn't mean you can do whatever you want to them. When I hear about them, I want to do to them what they did to the animal.
I'm a fan of rescue. Almost all of our pets are rescue. At some point someone didn't want them, so we took them. Most of them came from or through a family friend, who does animal rescue. We don't take purebreds, someone else is more likely to want them. We like our mutts. Or, as is increasingly the case with dogs, designer animals. Who came up with that? Dogs that they used to almost pay people to take away now cost hundreds of dollars! But I love them anyway.
Everyone says that I'm probably going to end up the crazy cat lady. Just old me, and a dozen cats. Which, I have to admit, is possible if I am single at that age. Or any age, actually. I would have more cats living with me right now if it wasn't for the cost to have them in my apartment, and the fact that my current cat is a little psycho and prefers to be an only child.
Pets are good for your health. They can be fun or relaxing. There are plenty of breeds of each species to choose from, you can find one an animal that has an appropriate energy level and size for your living situation. I recommend adopting a pet, especially one from a shelter, because they need love the most. They will be forever grateful.
What I don't understand is people who hurt animals on purpose? Just because they can't talk in a way you understand doesn't mean you can do whatever you want to them. When I hear about them, I want to do to them what they did to the animal.
I'm a fan of rescue. Almost all of our pets are rescue. At some point someone didn't want them, so we took them. Most of them came from or through a family friend, who does animal rescue. We don't take purebreds, someone else is more likely to want them. We like our mutts. Or, as is increasingly the case with dogs, designer animals. Who came up with that? Dogs that they used to almost pay people to take away now cost hundreds of dollars! But I love them anyway.
Everyone says that I'm probably going to end up the crazy cat lady. Just old me, and a dozen cats. Which, I have to admit, is possible if I am single at that age. Or any age, actually. I would have more cats living with me right now if it wasn't for the cost to have them in my apartment, and the fact that my current cat is a little psycho and prefers to be an only child.
Pets are good for your health. They can be fun or relaxing. There are plenty of breeds of each species to choose from, you can find one an animal that has an appropriate energy level and size for your living situation. I recommend adopting a pet, especially one from a shelter, because they need love the most. They will be forever grateful.
